Black bear spottings are rising in 18 states — but why? Experts revealed what's causing them to visit unusual spots and what to do if you encounter one.
Social media videos of black bears rummaging through trashcans, raiding bird feeders or scampering around backyards searching for food are increasingly common. Although these videos are amusing to watch on your phone or device, encountering a black bear face-to-face isn’t fun and games. It can be downright dangerous. Black bears are alive and well across the United States.
Mary Beth Skylis, an avid backpacker and wildlife enthusiast from Colorado, encountered three black bears in Virginia along the Appalachian Train while hiking through Shenandoah National Park. 'Respecting them and moving along is the best way to keep safe.' 'I walked around a bend in the trail and saw a mama bear and two cubs that were halfway up a tree,' said Skylis. 'Mama was not pleased to see me, but she only monitored me to make sure I didn't get too close.
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